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About The Barbican

If you have ever been dumbfounded by your favourite Instagram influencer uploading pictures of a tropical oasis and claiming that it can be found in the middle of central London, the likelihood is that you are seeing the Barbican’s rooftop Conservatory without even realising it.

Without a doubt The Barbican’s best-kept secret, the Conservatory is an incongruous space that houses exotic fish and more than 1,800 species of tropical plants under its glass roof. It is certainly one of the most unusual wedding venues in the capital, but by no means does that make it second rate.

The Barbican Conservatory is licensed to host both wedding and civil partnership ceremonies, while the Garden Room on level three can host up to 220 guests for a seated wedding breakfast. The Garden Room was refurbished a few years back and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows which let in plenty of natural light and offer up stunning views of the city skyline, while a state-of-the-art lighting system is on hand to ensure the atmosphere still sings when it is time for post-dinner dancing.

Weddings at the Barbican Conservatory are catered for by the team at Searcys, who also act as caterers for other London landmarks, including the likes of The Gherkin and The HAC. The kitchen team will create a menu driven by fresh and seasonal ingredients, with dietary requirements easily accommodated for.

On the big day itself, newlyweds will be whisked away to the Barbican Conservatory’s ‘couples area’ after exchanging their vows, at which point an in-house photographer will capture all the magic of their special day, against the stunning backdrop of tropical plants and exotic fish. There is no need to worry about what your guests will do with themselves though, as the rest of the wedding party will be kept entertained with glasses of fizz and a selection of canapés.

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Good to know

Wedding Facilities
In house wedding coordinator
Essentials
Disabled access, Exclusive Use, Wedding Licence
Type of Venue
City venue , Landmark , Small and intimate
Venue Style
Alternative, Casual, Cool, Modern, Unusual

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The Barbican Rooms

Exclusive use

Exclusive use

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 350
Ceremony Capacity: 450
Reception Capacity: 650

Price : £ 182 Price per guest
Included : Venue hire from noon to midnight (access for set-up from 10am) Cloakroom facilities Barbican hosts Furniture Brilliant white linen Cutlery Stylish crockery Elegant glassware Waiting staff Dedicated event manager PA system and microphone for speeches Conservatory uplighters available from August One-hour Prosecco and sparkling elderflower reception Three canapés per person Three-course wedding menu Half a bottle of Searcys recommended wine Unlimited filtered water with the meal Coffee and chocolate truffles One glass of Prosecco for the toasts LAUDERDALE PACKAGE - £182 + VAT per person* Our packages are designed for 100+ guests. For 70–99 guests we can still offer our packages with an additional supplement.
Price : £ 224 Price per guest
Included : Venue hire from noon to midnight (access for set-up from 10am) Cloakroom facilities Barbican hosts Furniture Brilliant white linen Cutlery Stylish crockery Elegant glassware Waiting staff Dedicated event manager PA system and microphone for speeches Conservatory uplighters available from August Champagne and cocktail reception (2 glasses per person) Four canapés per person Three-course wedding menu Half a bottle of Searcys recommended wine Unlimited filtered water with the meal Coffee and petits fours One glass of Champagne for the toasts Evening street food station SHAKESPEARE PACKAGE £224 + VAT per person* Our packages are designed for 100+ guests. For 70–99 guests we can still offer our packages with an additional supplement.

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Garden Room

Garden Room

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 220 | Size: 316m2
Ceremony Capacity: 150
Reception Capacity: 300

The Garden Room is perfect for wedding receptions of up to 300 guests and can be combined with the Conservatory and Conservatory Terrace to accommodate up to 650 guests. Key features and inclusions: • Free Wi-Fi • Stunning views across the City of London and the Barbican Conservatory • Colour changing LED ceiling that instantly transforms the space

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Conservatory Terrace

Conservatory Terrace

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 120 | Size: 326m2
Ceremony Capacity: 150
Reception Capacity: 200

The Conservatory Terrace overlooks hundreds of tropical plants and is flooded with natural daylight, creating a magical wedding setting of up to 200 guests. Key features and inclusions: • Licenced for wedding & civil ceremonies • Infra-red heating • Natural daylight • Stunning views across the Conservatory • Can be combined with the Conservatory and Garden Room for larger events

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Conservatory

Conservatory

Seated Wedding Breakfast Capacity: 72 | Size: 94m2
Ceremony Capacity: 80
Reception Capacity: 150

The Conservatory is a tropical oasis in the centre of London, providing a beautiful wedding setting. It can host up to 150 guests for a reception or up to 300 guests alongside the Garden Room. Key features and inclusions: • Free Wi-Fi • Dedicated event manager and Barbican Host team • Coloured lighting • 13amp power. Larger power available on request • Over 1,500 species of plants and trees

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Special offers for The Barbican

Offer

Weddings at the Barbican

Expires on 31 March, 2025

Our packages are designed to include everything you need for the best celebration. We also offer a

bespoke option to allow you to fully personalise your special day.

 

All weddings include:

-Venue hire from noon to midnight (access for set-up from 10am)

-Cloakroom facilities

-Barbican hosts

-Furniture

-Brilliant white linen

-Cutlery

-Stylish crockery

-Elegant glassware

-Waiting staff

-Dedicated event manager

-PA system and microphone for speeches

-Conservatory uplighters available from August

 

Our packages are designed for 100+ guests.

For 70–99 guests we can still offer our packages with an additional supplement.

 

LAUDERDALE:

£182 + VAT per person*

-One-hour Prosecco and sparkling elderflower reception

-Three canapés per person

-Three-course wedding menu

-Half a bottle of Searcys recommended wine

-Unlimited filtered water with the meal

-Coffee and chocolate truffles

-One glass of Prosecco for the toasts

 

SHAKESPEARE

£224 + VAT per person*

-Champagne and cocktail reception (2 glasses per person)

-Four canapés per person

-Three-course wedding menu

-Half a bottle of Searcys recommended wine

-Unlimited filtered water with the meal

-Coffee and petits fours

-One glass of Champagne for the toasts

-Evening street food station

 

FULLY BESPOKE

£7,100 room hire + £12,000 minimum catering + VAT*

 

*Valid until 31st March 2025

The Barbican's Pricing Summary

Packages

Exclusive use Price per guest

Price: £182
Valid from: 11-Mar-2024 until 31-Mar-2025
What 's included:
Venue hire from noon to midnight (access for set-up from 10am) Cloakroom facilities Barbican hosts Furniture Brilliant white linen Cutlery Stylish crockery Elegant glassware Waiting staff Dedicated event manager PA system and microphone for speeches Conservatory uplighters available from August One-hour Prosecco and sparkling elderflower reception Three canapés per person Three-course wedding menu Half a bottle of Searcys recommended wine Unlimited filtered water with the meal Coffee and chocolate truffles One glass of Prosecco for the toasts LAUDERDALE PACKAGE - £182 + VAT per person* Our packages are designed for 100+ guests. For 70–99 guests we can still offer our packages with an additional supplement.

Exclusive use Price per guest

Price: £224
Valid from: 11-Mar-2024 until 31-Mar-2025
What 's included:
Venue hire from noon to midnight (access for set-up from 10am) Cloakroom facilities Barbican hosts Furniture Brilliant white linen Cutlery Stylish crockery Elegant glassware Waiting staff Dedicated event manager PA system and microphone for speeches Conservatory uplighters available from August Champagne and cocktail reception (2 glasses per person) Four canapés per person Three-course wedding menu Half a bottle of Searcys recommended wine Unlimited filtered water with the meal Coffee and petits fours One glass of Champagne for the toasts Evening street food station SHAKESPEARE PACKAGE £224 + VAT per person* Our packages are designed for 100+ guests. For 70–99 guests we can still offer our packages with an additional supplement.

Prices are given for guidance only, please confirm all prices directly with the venue.

Location for The Barbican

Barbican Centre, Silk Street, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS

020 7382 7043

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Testimonials For The Barbican

Truly magical MAY, 2022

Thank you. It was a truly magical day.

Julia & Jack

Honestly, the day was perfectSEPTEMBER, 2021

“Thanks so much. Honestly, the day was perfect. Very ‘us’. We had a wonderful time and we couldn’t have chosen a better venue.

Keelan & Stella

The whole thing went without a hitchSEPTEMBER, 2021

We had a really wonderful day, the whole thing went without a hitch. Thank you so much. With all the restrictions and constant changes it could have been really stressful, but it went very smoothly. 

Nikki & Phil

We couldn’t be happierJULY, 2021

Thank you for all your help in the run up and on the day. It went perfectly and we couldn’t be happier. The Barbican is my dream venue and in the end it was just even more special than I could have imagined.

Roni & Richard

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Yes, Weddings at the Barbican can be hired exclusively.

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